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The image is a collage of three photos. The top photo shows a group of people posing in front of a sign that reads "Future Mountaineers Library." The bottom left photo shows a small room with bookshelves filled with children's books, a table with chairs, and toys on the floor. The bottom right photo shows another part of the room with more bookshelves filled with books, and additional toys and decorations.

Future Mountaineer Library Opens Its Doors with Over 1,000 Books Donated Apr 29, 2025

The Future Mountaineer Library at Appalachian State University’s Hickory Campus has officially opened its doors — and it’s already making a big impact.

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Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray

Macaluso and Ray Join RCOE Staff Apr 29, 2025

Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray have joined the Reich College of Education (RCOE) staff in the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC). 

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During a recent visit to the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork, Reich College of Education Dean Melba Spooner, left, works with kindergarten and first grade students on a small-group writing assignment.

App State lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success Mar 25, 2025

At the App State Academy at Middle Fork, instead of a single teacher handling all responsibilities for one classroom for one grade, a collaborative team of academy educators supports student... Features, Lab School News

Reich College of Education Scholarship Luncheon

2017 Scholarship Luncheon Held Friday, March 24 Mar 29, 2017

The Reich College of Education Scholarship Luncheon was held on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Appalachian's Holmes Convocation Center. 

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